09-18-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2000 • (#2604 Narrows Saloon, Continued) Lindquist pointed out the work on the building has already been completed and that the Applicant needs to operate his business within the law. Lindquist stated he is unsure where the additional parking would come from if the Applicant were required to provide additional parking. Kluth inquired how the work could have been commenced prior to the conditional use permit being issued. Anderst stated he applied for a liquor license, and contained within the liquor license was the additional square footage. Johnson stated the liquor license contained language notifying the City that he would be leasing 2,000 square feet, with an option to expand to 3,000 square feet, as well as a footprint for the liquor store. The Applicant also disclosed that the purchase of the building was contingent upon approval of that option. At the time the building permit was issued,the conditional use permit was not raised. Anderst stated he was not notified he needed a conditional use permit until the time the footings were inspected. Anderst stated the building inspector missed the fact that footings were being poured at the time the building permit was issued. Kluth inquired when the construction was completed. Johnson stated the Applicant appeared before the City Council in July regarding this matter, 1111 with the City Council permitting continuation of the construction at that time. Stoddard moved to recommend approval of Application#2604,Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive,subject to no further expansion to the business. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. Smith stated it would be her understanding the Applicant would need to come back before the Planning Commission and City Council if he wished to expand his business further, and at that point the City would act on his application. Gaffron stated the Planning Commission has wide latitude in the placing of restrictions on this business to protect the character of the neighborhood and business climate which abuts a residential neighborhood. Hawn inquired whether the size of the business could be limited. Gaffron stated the Planning Commission could restrict the size of the business as part of the conditional use permit,but that a future City Council or Planning Commission may elect to change that. Johnson stated in his opinion the Planning Commission is making its record right now by noting its concerns relating to expansion of the business. Johnson stated the Applicant will need to appear before the Planning Commission if he chooses to expand the business. • PAGE 19